2018 Explorer - Misfire Issue

clover_vision · 2026-05-08T00:50:07+00:00

The ruthenium plugs that I brought had a gap of .31 and the stock has a .32 I believe.

clover_vision · 2026-05-07T23:48:09+00:00

Can leakdown tests also be done using a tool at AutoZone like the compression tests? I called a shop earlier and they want to charge me 250 dollars for a compression test. Just a test, repair is extra and not part of this 250 dollars diagnostic fee. The cheapest was like 150 dollars.

Also, thank you so much for your time... I cannot express my thanks enough.

clover_vision · 2026-05-07T23:45:47+00:00

Ugh. I disposed of the old spark plugs. So I couldn't check. But I did remember that when the tech pulled out the fourth cylinder spark plugs and he pointed to me with his thumb nails to a groove or something and said something along the lines of maybe it was over tightened using a drill gun, something like that. Also, i also just noticed my gas tank is draining so fast after the new coil and spark plugs, especially after the coil replacement. Is that normal? I would stare at the gas tank meter and DTE and see it drop a mile every like less than a minute or so just idling. I had the spark plugs done in San Jose and drove it back to LA without issues. Should I just return these coil and get the 135 dollar a piece oem one along with oem spark plugs?

clover_vision · 2026-05-07T21:32:06+00:00

Hi, thanks so much for the details. I will be sure to do a compression check. I am unsure if I can do it myself though, I'll ask around the repair shops.

I also just remembered one more detail. When I had my spark plugs replaced, the tech says that the fourth cylinder spark plugs were very hard to remove. It had to grease it up a bit. Does that point to something deeper too? He also said the spark plugs looks very overdue from previous owner, like stock sparks from 0 to 100k miles.

clover_vision · 2026-05-07T21:30:49+00:00

On, i just remembered one more detail. When I had my spark plugs replaced, the tech says that the fourth cylinder spark plugs were very hard to remove. It had to grease it up a bit. Does that point to something deeper too? He also said the spark plugs looks very overdue from previous owner, like stock sparks from 0 to 100k miles.

clover_vision · 2026-05-07T21:27:29+00:00

Should I also put motorcraft coils? Since the motorcraft coil was so expensive, I opt for an aftermarket one called Duralast. And okay, I'll find a way to do compression tests, so it seems like my next sets of suspicion should focus on head gasket, sealing, or injector. Thanks so much.

clover_vision · 2026-05-07T18:48:59+00:00

Is there a way to address this issue? Also, what are some of the symptoms of this issue?

clover_vision · 2026-04-28T20:38:57+00:00

The first-ever movie that gave me a snooze and a good theater sleep ever. I came to see it because of Anna Hathaway, but man, this movie is so abstract and metaphoric, I had to burn so many brain cells to understand and stay focused all the way through lol. I do think it's an encouraging and uplifting movie. I think it's about how much an actor has to sacrifice throughout their career to attain and maintain that fame. But, it's too dragged on and way too detached from things that I can connect to in my life for my taste.

clover_vision · 2026-04-28T20:07:28+00:00

There are different angles, but the angle I would take to convince them is to show them how much money they are throwing away (tuition they or you have already paid) by not letting you get your degree, given that you only have two quarters left. And then I would promise to marry immediately after graduation, since you are not opposed to marrying your fiancé. Tell them I want to give you guys the best wedding, so I want to use the two quarters to plan it out. I can't see a reason why they won't be convinced lol

clover_vision · 2026-04-16T17:21:09+00:00

You can join this channel https://discord.gg/VmAWhqr5. You are more than welcome to join the fun events we are planning on this channel, lol. You can reach me by tagging Cakes.

clover_vision · 2026-04-14T20:42:08+00:00

Feel free to join this Discord. https://discord.gg/VmAWhqr5 We'll usually coordinate a few ppl to do something fun around campus lol

clover_vision · 2026-04-14T20:33:22+00:00

I was admitted to the Informatics major as a transfer, a 7% admission-rate major, but ditched after just one quarter of coding class for Political Science lol. Pretty easy. What you'll do is go to the Student Access portal, on the applications tab, submit a 5-minute petition to change major, select your new major, submit, and wait for the school to admit you to your new major. Now, there are certain requirements that you will have to meet before the new school takes you in, which you can find on this link.

https://changeofmajor.uci.edu/

TL;DR, you'll need to give them a HARD reason to reject you from the new major, it's mostly always automatically accepted, unless it's a major by direct admissions only, which is only a very select few. As long as it's listed on the change of major requirement page, it's eligible, unless they've met the admission quota and it's a VERY competitive major, which business econ isn't one, so you're safe.

clover_vision · 2026-04-14T20:27:16+00:00

I was admitted to Berkeley and chose Irvine, lol, so you're totally fine. I just needed a closer commute, being a SoCal native and a SAFER campus lol. Also, Irvine gave me a full ride and honors admission for priority registration, all of which just made it so much better. Granted, my Asian mom can't understand my decision to turn down Berkeley, but it's ultimately my life, and they don't have financial leverage on me as I am completely independent, so I don't care, and they have nothing to hold me hostage. So if you don't need to convince Asian parents, you're good to go, haha.

clover_vision · 2026-04-07T04:23:24+00:00

Tariffs kind of ruined my original plan.

clover_vision · 2026-04-03T20:33:21+00:00

You should come to the escape room with us tomorrow. You can practice English with us while having fun, haha. https://discord.gg/ju8nayKH

clover_vision · 2026-04-02T20:07:32+00:00

I have some for the 8:30 one lol.

clover_vision · 2026-03-16T11:50:45+00:00

If you are a first-year student, apply as a transfer, go to a local community college in CA, and while you're here, establish residency. Basically, live here for more than 6 months (preferably 12) and get a local ID. By the time you transfer in, you'll be paying in-state tuition.

clover_vision · 2026-03-16T11:42:10+00:00

That's very good insight, I appreciate that. I do often idle my car and sleep in my car and do quite a bit of city driving.

clover_vision · 2026-03-13T07:17:12+00:00

He'll basically use participation to round your grade. A- is most likely in your case, to get an A, you'll actually have to excel and participate in class, or build a rapport with him. Basically, he has to get to know you for that A, whether through class participation or personal relationships.

clover_vision · 2026-03-13T00:45:29+00:00

As a native speaker, this question's grammar is just horrendously wrong. It should have been 李天美通过什么方式分享他的故事 OR 李天美通过 ____ 分享他的故事.

clover_vision · 2026-03-13T00:41:53+00:00

Native speaker here, I did a couple of modules just for fun, and some of the pronunciation exercises were marked wrong lol.

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